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The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope has confirmed tiny plasma vortexes on the Sun’s surface, a phenomenon predicted more than a century ago.
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The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope has confirmed tiny plasma vortexes on the Sun’s surface, a phenomenon predicted more than a century ago.
Ars Technica looks back at the pre-Google internet, when search engines were quirky, fragile, and just one part of a larger web ecosystem.
The three major U.S. carriers provide SIM swap protection settings. AT&T has August deals, and a T-Mobile user says switching to Mint drastically reduced his bill.
Microsoft issued a Windows 11 quality progress report with promises to fix File Explorer, Search, and Start. ZDNet says it offers few benchmarks and confirms years of neglect.
Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the US quadrupled to 7.2% of routers, according to Ookla data reported by ZDNet.
Fall 2026 tech guides from ZDNet, Wired and Engadget cover top earbuds, robot mowers, compression boots and Bluetooth rules.
ZDNET named the Lifegoo Mini Electric Screwdriver the best overall electric screwdriver of 2026 after hands-on testing, praising its compact size, long battery life, and USB-C charging.
Anker's travel adapter drops to $20; experts and Wired tests recommend Anker 737, Jackery and Bluetti solar gear for trips.
Engadget reports iOS 18 adds new ways to hide apps on iPhone and iPad, including Face ID and a Hidden folder.
As the GameCube's 25th anniversary nears, Engadget details HDMI adapters and alternative options for playing the retro console on modern TVs.
Engadget urges NiMH rechargeables for retro handhelds and warns of USB-C mod risks.
A new Mario Kart 64 VR mod projects players into first-person, head-tracked racing; the free mod is available now via GitHub.
Apple Watch's ECG app, available on most models since Series 4, lets users record heart rhythms and detect irregularities like AFib, but it won't spot heart attacks.
Big Walk and ReStory release now; Steam sales offer discounts through mid-August, per Engadget.
In 'Static Hour,' players are a 1980s nighttime news editor navigating a crisis, deciding what to report. The game is planned for PC via Steam with no release date yet.
How to format USB drives in Windows and safely erase or destroy them before disposal, per Engadget.
Qwen open platform went live on Aug 10, enabling third parties to create AI agents for services on mobile, PC, and AI glasses. Meidi joined as exclusive home appliance partner via A2A protocol.
Hundred Flowers Awards’ first AIGC unit honored six AI-made films in Beijing on Aug. 8, with Jimeng AI as exclusive technical partner.